10 Questions With... Devin Miles, director of alternative credentials - Theresa Hogue, Oregon State

How do alternative credentials complement the university’s primary mission of educating undergraduate and graduate students? I believe alternative credentials meet learners where they are. Prosperity Widely Shared highlights the need for OSU to stay responsive as student expectations and workforce demands continue to shift. Part of that responsiveness is offering shorter-term, skills-based options in addition to traditional degrees. More students are looking for pathways that let them upskill, change direction or explore a new field without jumping straight into a full degree. OSU’s microcredentials are designed for exactly that. At OSU, a microcredential is made up of at least three courses and usually 8-12 credits and they allow students to gain a specific set of skills to demonstrate their abilities to employers.

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